Columbus

About This Chapter

America’s Future Foundation – Columbus discovers and develops the next generation of conservative and libertarian leaders in business, think tanks, politics, media, and academia.

Upcoming Events

The Siren Song of Socialism | The Resurgence of Anti-Capitalism in America

Join AFF Columbus and NeW Columbus Professional Network as we host the Heritage Foundation's Romina Boccia for a discussion about Socialism and its appeal to Millennials AFF Columbus and the...

  • October 16, 2019
  • Columbus

Past Events

Liberty Happy Hour

The lazy, hazy days of summer have arrived, its time to sit back with a bourbon and good company! AFF Columbus has just the event to accommodate your summer needs!...

  • August 7, 2019
  • Columbus

Budget, Burgers & Bottles

After Governor Mike DeWine introduced Ohio’s 2020-21 biennial budget in March, it’s been growing bigger every day. As programs and legislation are constantly being added and cut out, it is...

  • June 19, 2019
  • Columbus

An Evening with Rock Star Supreme Court Plaintiff Simon Tam of The Slants

Simon Tam is a self-proclaimed troublemaker who is perhaps best known as the founder and bassist of The Slants--the world’s first and only all-Asian American dance rock band. Simon is...

  • April 24, 2019
  • Columbus

Chapter Leader

Esther Bardo

Esther Bardo

Esther Bardo is the Manager of Foundation Relations at The Buckeye Institute. Bardo holds a Master’s degree in Information Science from Kent State University. She is also a graduate of Malone University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree...more